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Oregon is one of the most important up-and-coming states for wine-production in the America. It may seem like an odd place for a burgeoning wine industry, what with its reputation as a somewhat soggy and pinetree-covered place, but the fact remains ...

New York State produces some of the most interesting wines in America, and it is only for reasons of fashion and assumption that it is not as popular as some of the country's more traditional wine-producing states like California or Oregon. The trut...

The Gewürztraminer grape variety produces some of the most deeply colored, full-flavored, high-alcohol white wines in the world. It typically smells like roses and exotic fruits, and its abundance of flavor and richness is most appealing to lov...

Dijon clones are a set of clones that are widely planted throughout the United States. The clones are called Dijon because they originated in Burgundy where, after testing hundreds of varieties, the French government selected the clones. Today the orig...

Okay, yeah I am biased, and no you aren't going to see any indices for Willamette Pinots, but you can find some wines that would qualify as sound investments.

First thing is first, know your vintages - Oregon is pretty blessed when it comes to good v...

Brian Freedman: Welcome to ClassicWines TV, I am your host Brian Freedman. Today, on the showdown, two Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs from the great vintage of 2006. I have had some really, really good experiences with the 06 Vintage P...